PRA GROUP INC
PRA Group, Inc. is a publicly traded debt buyer and debt collection company based in Norfolk, Virginia. The company buys delinquent consumer debt from credit card issuers and other financial institutions at a discount and pursues collection of the full debt owed. Founded in 1996, PRA Group employs more than 3200 people in 18 countries.
Basic company information
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Company positioning and business
PRA Group, Inc. is a publicly traded debt buyer and debt collection company based in Norfolk, Virginia. The company buys delinquent consumer debt from credit card issuers and other financial institutions at a discount and pursues collection of the full debt owed. Founded in 1996, PRA Group employs more than 3200 people in 18 countries. [3]
Portfolio Recovery Associates has been sued and fined by entities including the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and the Attorney General of New York for illegal debt collection tactics, threatening and misleading consumers, consumer reporting violations, and malicious prosecution. [3]
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Financial year, securities and disclosures
Listed securities: PRAA (Nasdaq). Multiple symbols may represent different share classes or securities of the same registrant. [1]
History and key events
Founding / inception date recorded in Wikidata. [2]
Financial results and regulatory disclosures
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Related entities and concepts
Frequently asked questions
When was PRA GROUP INC founded?
Founded: 1996. The linked source provides the background record. [2]
Where is the headquarters of PRA GROUP INC?
Headquarters location: Norfolk. The linked source provides the background record. [2]
Sources and review dates
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Reviewed 23 October 2026. Financial periods and historical event dates are shown separately. Figures reflect their stated source dates; this page is not a live quote or investment recommendation.